Ireland international James McCarthy one of two former Premier League players to join Celtic

The Republic of Ireland midfielder, whose career has been plagued by injuries, won the last of his 43 caps in last October’s Euro 2020 play-off defeat in Slovakia.

James McCarthy won the last of his 43 caps in last October’s Euro 2020 play-off defeat in Slovakia. Picture: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Ireland international James McCarthy has returned to his native Glasgow by joining Celtic on a four-year deal.

The midfielder, whose career has been plagued by injuries, won the last of his 43 caps in last October’s Euro 2020 play-off defeat in Slovakia.